Patients receiving loteprednol had a slightly higher incidence of corneal thickening than those receiving prednisolone. Medscape Medical News
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Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Linked to 2 Genetic Variations
Two genetic variations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma involve genes on chromosomes 9 and 8 that may interact with transforming growth factor-beta. Medscape Medical News
For AMD, Off-Label Avastin Cheaper Than On-Label Lucentis
There is no national Medicare payment amount for Avastin when the drug is used to treat wet AMD in the office setting. However, physicians often use it off-label, in part due to lower cost. Medscape Medical News
Tube Shunts Better for Second Surgery in Glaucoma Patients
Failure rate for tube implants is 29.8% compared with 46.9% for trabeculectomy. Medscape Medical News
Caffeine May Relieve Dry Eye Syndrome
Caffeine increases tear volume, particularly in people with certain genetic polymorphisms. Medscape Medical News
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2012 Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
Medicare Trustees Forecast Bleak Future for Program
The trustees of the federal program say the outlook could go from bad to worse depending on some fiscal wildcards, which include the notorious sustainable growth rate formula. Medscape Medical News
Acute Painless Monocular Vision Loss
A 55-year-old woman with a remote history of facial palsy wakes up one morning with blurred vision, glare, and decreased color perception in one eye. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
One Strategy for Growth: Buy ’em Up
The common strategy for growth: Build and keep your fair share of the market by providing good service. But could buying practices in your area be a better option? Medscape Business of Medicine
Diet, Exercise, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Here are some concrete ways that patients can preserve their long-term vision. Medscape Ophthalmology
Big Regional Differences in Glaucoma Diagnosis Found
A new analysis of Medicare records finds dramatic differences across the United States in rates of new glaucoma diagnoses. Reuters Health Information
Congenital Glaucoma: Would You Recognize It?
Primary care providers must promptly recognize this rare condition and refer promptly in order to preserve vision in affected infants. CHOP Expert Commentary
Congenital Glaucoma: Would You Recognize It?
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Primary care providers must promptly recognize this rare condition and refer promptly in order to preserve vision in affected infants.
More Contaminated Eye Products From Florida Pharmacy
After a recall of contaminated Brilliant Blue G last month, a pharmacy in Florida is now linked to adverse events resulting from triamcinolone-containing products. News Alerts
Topical Anesthesia Preferred for Cataract Surgery
A meta-analysis comparing anesthesia methods during cataract surgery ignored the most popular method used in the United States. Medscape Medical News
DMEK: The New Frontier in Endothelial Transplantation
Is Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty an effective and safe treatment for endothelial dysfunction? How does it compare to other surgical procedures? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Limbal or Fornix-Based Trabeculectomy?
Have we discovered the perfect technique for trabeculectomy? Medscape Ophthalmology
Nutrients Promote Eye Health in Aging, Says Panel
The Ocular Nutrition Society states that several nutrients play a role in the eye health of aging individuals and that education about this topic is urgently needed. Medscape Medical News
Computer-aided Diagnostic Tool to Screen for AMD by OCT
Could a new computer-aided diagnostic software for automated analysis of OCT images offer a cost-effective tool for AMD screening? This new study investigates. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Medical Societies See ‘Imminent Storm’ of Medicare Penalties
Organized medicine says physicians are dazed and confused by the threat of penalties under multiple Medicare incentive programs, which are overlapping and out of sync. Medscape Medical News